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...Boutroux was first a professor at the Lycee de Caen and then he became a member of the Faculte des Lettres de Montpellier whence he went to occupy the same position at Nancy. In 1888 he was made assistant professor and later professor of Philosophy at the Sorbonne. It was there that he delivered the lectures on "Kant" and "Pascal" which made a tremendous impression and were considered by some to be the most profound and brilliant ever delivered in France...
...Boutroux's greatest contribution, however, lies in his attitude towards the philosophers and philosophies about which he writes. Instead of presenting the theories and dogmas of a philosopher as he left them, M. Boutroux has attempted to give to each system an historical individuality, by tracing the distinctive traits of each tenet or theory as it developed in the mind of the philosopher. Everywhere he adds the personal touch of the man to his characterization of his works...
...CERCLE FRANCAIS LECTURES. "Contingence et Liberte." I. M. Emile Boutroux. Emerson...
...CERCLE FRANCAIS LECTURES. I. "Pascal," M. Emile Boutroux. New Lecture Hall, 4 P. M. Admission by ticket until five minutes before the beginning of the lecture; after that time open to the public...
...CERCLE FRANCAIS LECTURES. "Contingence et Liberte." II. M. Emile Boutroux. Emerson...